Thomas Kane 
Biography of Thomas Kane
Thomas Kane
Thomas Kane was born in Glasgow and graduated MB, ChB from the University in 1939. During the war he served in the Merchant Navy as a surgeon.
Kane was killed on 19 October 1940 when his ship, SS Sulaco, was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-Boat while sailing in a convoy in the Atlantic.
Summary
Thomas Kane
Born 1 July 1915, Glasgow, Scotland.
Died 19 October 1940.
GU Degree: MB ChB, 1939;
University Link: Graduate
Father's Details: John Kane
War Service: Surgeon, Merchant Navy
Grave / Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial, England
View Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
Record last updated: 21st Jan 2008
Country Associations
Scotland
Place of Birth
University Connections
University Roles
- Graduate
